Anyone who works or makes a difference is actually creating. They create a product or a feeling in others that is tangible. Each week comedian Trent McClellan talks with those who generate any kind of creative work in an attempt to explore what motivates them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
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50 min
Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne De Rosario is one of the best soccer players Canada has ever produced. He was always a legit threat to score a goal or create a chance for all the clubs he played for includ…
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59 min
Getting to know David Suzuki
Dr. David Suzuki has been showing us ways to be kinder to the earth and wildlife since I was a kid and at 85 years of age, he still displays the same passion for his work. This epi…
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38 min
A Solo Episode with Trent
Just me rambling this week in a solo episode as I go off about the European Champions (that’s soccer for you who don’t know), the beauty of short-distance day trips, ill-timed cons…
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45 min
Behind the music with Rob Baker
Tragically Hip guitarist Rob Baker joins me this week and we get into the band's artistic process and work ethic. He describes his early relationship with the guitar plus the Hip's…
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27 min
A tribute to the late comedian Kevin McGrath and the best advice I've received
One piece of advice has served me well in my career and I share that this week. I also take some time to reflect on the life of the late comedian Kevin Mcgrath. Hosted on Acast. Se…
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1 h 16
Solving a long standing problem with Geoff Mackay
Geoff Mackay is a talented standup comic out of Ottawa who I met many years ago. Geoff has always been a very together guy and even then he gave me the sense he would go on to do b…
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1 h 08
The importance of being extraordinary with talent manager Barry Katz
Barry Katz has managed some of the most talented comedians in the business namely Dave Chapelle, Bill Burr, Dane Cook, and Whitney Cummings. He was also an Executive Producer on th…
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1 h 28
Serlin Greaves - Two longtime musical friends are back with honest songs to sell
Joey Serlin and Daniel Greaves are one half of The Watchmen and 100 percent of the new duo Serlin Greaves. Both guys felt they had fresh songs in them and it spiraled into a brand…
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1 h 18
Episode 82: Lisa Moore
Author Lisa Moore takes us inside life as a writer on this episode. She shares her process and her journey to creative work. We met during my time on the show Canada Reads back in…
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28 min
Jumping Scared Into Stand-up Comedy Full Time
This week I share a story that I've not told too often. Many people know about my first experience on stage but not about how I finally decided to become a full time comedian. Even…
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1 h 14
Longing For the Return of Standup Comedy with Arthur Simeon
Arthur Simeon is a Ugandan-born, Toronto-based comic who is as funny and clever as comedians get. We met several years ago in Ottawa and hit it off right from the start. His standu…
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1 h 14
Moving to Move Forward with Natasha Staniszewski
Natasha Staniszewski is a sports broadcaster from Edmonton, Alberta. She's best known for her ten years on TSN as an anchor on SportCentre. We get into her early life and how she h…
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1 h 07
Using your platform for social progress with Dr.Jennifer Chung
Dr. Jennifer Chung earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed residency training at New York University Langone Medical Center, where she se…
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1 h 02
Following the Flames with Ryan Leslie
Ryan Leslie is a broadcaster who acts as the fan's eyes and ears for all that happens with the Calgary Flames. Ryan's job is to walk the line between asking the questions fans want…
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60 min
Never Tell Yourself You Suck With Former NHLer Kris Versteeg
Kris Versteeg has won two Stanley Cups and has had a long career in the NHL. He reveals how much of his success is the result of some mental training he did very early in his caree…
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40 min
He Said, She Said with Christine Goudie
This week we change it up with an episode called “He Said, She Said.” Christine Goudie and I give our advice on advice! How do we handle it? What’s the worst we’ve received? What’s…
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1 h 11
Losing Your Mom But Finding Your Way with Comedian & Writer Laurie Kilmartin
Laurie Kilmartin has been doing standup since 1987 and has appeared on CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Comedy Central. Her Seeso special "45 Jokes About My Dead Dad" made Vulture's l…
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49 min
Episode 73
This week I take you back and behind the scenes of the first 12 episodes of the podcast. We started TGP back in May of 2017 and hit the ground running with a dozen great guests. To…
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1 h 07
Are you who you are perceived to be with Ron Maclean
Ron Maclean has been the face of hockey and broadcasting in Canada for 35 years. Such an iconic and lengthy career brings with it many experiences that shape a life. Ron and I disc…
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1 h 12
Where Is Your Anxiety with Russ Kennedy
Dr. Russell Kennedy is a physician and a stand-up comedian. For many years he was doctor-by-day, comedian-by-night. Dr. Russ is also a neuroscientist who specializes in an atypical…